In Akpro-Misserete, a town near Cotonou, Beninm (贝宁共和国), 53-year-old Degbo is teaching some students kung fu and tai chi. For Degbo, these Chinese martial arts are a special bridge connecting Benin to China’s rich culture.
Degbo’s journey began at age 13 in Dangbo town. Watching movies starring Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan sparked (引发) his love for Chinese culture. “I was amazed by their graceful and powerful fighting,” he said. This interest led him to joining a kung fu club in Porto-Novo. Later, in 2009, he studied Chinese language and culture in Cotonou. The next year, he opened his own club, “Super Shaolin of Benin”.
In 2014, Degbo’s dream came true. He won a scholarship to train at China’s famous Shaolin Temple! The three-month training was tough. “In Benin, we practiced three to four times a week,” he explained. “At Shaolin, it was a way of life!” Despite the challenge, it was amazing. He learned martial arts and calligraphy, tea ceremonies, and Chinese medicine, deeply experiencing the culture. A year later, he returned to China to study lion and dragon dances.
Now, Degbo teaches students wushu, tai chi, lion dances, and tea ceremonies in his hometown. His club now has over 350 students across Benin. “I want to pass on what I learned,” Degbo said. “I want to give young people self-discipline, confidence, and an understanding of another culture.” Through Chinese martial arts, Degbo brings people together and shares cultures.
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1.1. What inspired Degbo’s interest in Chinese culture?
A His Chinese teacher.
B Chinese movies.
C Kung fu clubs.
D Travel experience.
解析：选B。B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Watching movies starring Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan sparked his love for Chinese culture.”可知，观看李小龙和成龙主演的电影激发了德格博对中国文化的兴趣。故选 B。
2.2. When did Degbo open his own club?
A In 2009.
B In 2010.
C In 2014.
D In 2015.
解析：选B。B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Later, in 2009, he studied Chinese language and culture in Cotonou. The next year, he opened his own club...”可知，德格博在2010年创办了自己的俱乐部。故选 B。
3.3. Why did Degbo come to China in 2014?
A To watch movies.
B To learn Chinese.
C To study martial arts.
D To teach wushu.
解析：选C。C 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Degbo won a scholarship to train at China’s famous Shaolin Temple”以及“He learned martial arts...”可知，他去少林寺是为了学习武术。故选 C。
4.4. What didn’t Degbo learn in China in 2014?
A Lion dances.
B Calligraphy.
C Tea ceremonies.
D Chinese medicine.
解析：选A。A 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“He learned martial arts and calligraphy, tea ceremonies, and Chinese medicine”可知，舞狮是他次年（2015年）再次赴华时学习的内容，不在2014年少林寺之旅的学习范围内。故选 A。
5.5. What is the main purpose of Degbo’s club?
A To make money.
B To train actors.
C To sell Chinese tea.
D To spread Chinese culture.
解析：选D。D 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“I want to pass on what I learned...give young people...an understanding of another culture.”和“shares cultures”可推断，他的俱乐部主要目的是传播中国文化。故选 D。
